Had an interview for a different, much better paying job. Didn't go as well as I'd hoped. I'm a little lacking on the experience side. Shouldn't have gotten my hopes up....
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02-24-2005, 03:53 PM #1
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EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED RIGHT NOW
The Griz
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02-24-2005, 03:56 PM #2
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In other news, I just crushed mine this morning like Tanner at the P-Gap!
sorry, Griz"All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring."
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02-24-2005, 03:59 PM #3
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Shit like this happens- had a few bad and/or disapointing interviews myself. Learn from it. Figure out what you need to do to give a better interview, even if you lack the necessary experience. Best o' luck.
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02-24-2005, 04:04 PM #4
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Did you tell them you nabbed two robbers last week?
Sorry to hear that - I definitely know that feeling. It bites. But even those experiences are good, as it teaches you how to manage expectations, and how to bounce back stronger and better.
Good luck!“Within this furnace of fear, my passion for life burns fiercely. I have consumed all evil. I have overcome my doubt. I am the fire.”
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02-24-2005, 04:06 PM #5
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Griz; Sorry to hear that; lotsa jobs out there, though...you'll find the "right" one...
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02-24-2005, 04:09 PM #6
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Alright..i'm not the only one!
Just opened my email to find out that I am no longer in the running for a position up in Jackson. At least I made the top five, again. That's the 4th time this year. Still no job though
There's a world out there full of color, dreams, and imagination. What are you waiting for?
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02-24-2005, 04:17 PM #7
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Sorry to hear, Stoy and grizz.
I hate that feeling
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02-24-2005, 04:19 PM #8
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You never know...you just don't know. Thought the same thing once and ended up with job. Hang tight and good luck!
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02-24-2005, 04:24 PM #9
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You mean you flashed a bunch of non-sensical gang signs and pounded a 40 of OE 800 right after you finished?
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In other news, I just crushed mine this morning like Tanner at the P-Gap!
sorry, GrizQuando paramucho mi amore de felice carathon.
Mundo paparazzi mi amore cicce verdi parasol.
Questo abrigado tantamucho que canite carousel.
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02-24-2005, 04:28 PM #10
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Had a similar experience a few years back...was bummed I didn't get the gig, seemed like a cool startup, ended up at another place that didn't seem as cool.
Suffice it to say the original place folded and the company I ended up at turned out to be a great thing for me.
You gave it a shot, don't sweat it too hard.
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02-24-2005, 04:36 PM #11
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Keep your head up. It happened to me many times b/4 I found my current job, which I enjoy so much that in hindsight I'm glad none of the others came through. The same will happen for you.
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02-24-2005, 04:43 PM #12
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Thats unfortunate. Everything happens for a reason though. Just dont give up.
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02-24-2005, 04:51 PM #13
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Originally Posted by KQ
I had one of the worst interview experinces of my life when I interviewed with Red Bull. The ass didnt even look at me when he asked me questions, he was looking at his monitor the whole time, mumbling some thing in an Austrian accent. I was suspect of my experience but he didnt seem to care about anything. Just kept arrogantly asking about stupid shit. I left the interview so bummed, but not two weeks later I received a second interview and landed a sweet job as regional marketing director for RB.
hang in there.Points on their own sitting way up high
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02-24-2005, 04:55 PM #14
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I've never gone to an interview and felt anything less than I killed it right after....but looking back now I can laugh pretty well knowing I was frequently way the hell off. For my first real "big-time" ad gig the big executive creative director/partner of a 300 plus person agency is looking over my work and asks me "where do you see yourself in 10 years?"...I had no freaking clue what on earth he meant. Looking back I now know I should've answered something like "I'd like to be an creative director at a large, successful agency, have won several awards...blah, blah, blah." I thiink I replied something about wanting to spend some time skiing, do some traveling, other random art and creative interests etc... Maybe some interesting cities to live in... I can't believe he didn't laugh out loud. Even more, I can't believe he gave me the job.
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02-24-2005, 04:55 PM #15
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Thanks all for the encouragement and stories. I'm sure everything will work out. I believe that.
The Griz
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02-24-2005, 04:56 PM #16
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Well, at least you had an interview. As much as I enjoy rejection letters, it's getting kinda old.
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02-24-2005, 05:22 PM #17
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I won't add anything that the others haven't already but to say that interviewing is like skiing. First time out is a bit of a boondoggle. You know what you should be doing/saying, but it just isn't working. Get a few more under your belt and your shit starts to get tight.
And remember - He who dares, wins.Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well.
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02-24-2005, 10:15 PM #18
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It's tough not to get what you want. I sympathize.
At least you didn't smooth talk your way into a job that you really aren't ready for and have it become a total nightmare. The jury is still out on whether that's my situation right now and I can testify that it is tough. I'm sure you want something that will make you stretch and grow, challenge you and pay well, but be careful not to get in over your head.another Handsome Boy graduate
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02-24-2005, 10:26 PM #19
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Heh, I sympathize. Empathize even. But funemployment sucks WAAAY less than working at a job you don't like. If they don't want you, it's not the right company for you anyway. Their loss, not yours.
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02-25-2005, 07:28 AM #20
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I had an interview once that I thaught went very poorly. I kinda went into it not really caring so much if I got the job or not, but decided it couldn't hurt to interview. Two weeks later they offered me a position that paid significantly more than the current job I was at.
Ya never know they may still come after you.Last edited by powderwhore; 02-25-2005 at 07:36 AM.
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02-25-2005, 07:31 AM #21
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I used to think I was the shit at interviews. Then I starting performing really badly and now my self confidence has utterly gone to the extent that I am a shattered husk of a man.
Happens to the best of us.
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02-25-2005, 07:34 AM #22
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When in doubt, just shout out "I'm a dog rapist!" Originally Posted by bad_roo
If they hire you, it was meant to be.
Sick and ashamed and happy (and, failing that, I'm sure stories of 300 pound drivers pelted with fruit and stolen cabs driven through walls will do the trick),
d."Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward."
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02-25-2005, 08:25 AM #23
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My college town had a bar that redeemed rejection letters for a free drink. I used to save them up for a while and then make a night of it there. Originally Posted by Mountain Junkie
I once had an interview that was going well until one member of the interview pannel said something I took offense to. I ended up getting into an argument with him. From the look on his face was a solid indication that the interview was pretty much over.
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